As a Research Project Manager focusing on health-related projects at Niagara College, Alexandra Jackson will play a pivotal role in developing the Healthy Aging and Wellness Innovation Centre (HAWIC) at Niagara College; this is also the fifth innovation centre under the Research and Innovation (R&I) banner.
Alex officially joined the Research and Innovation team in January 2025.
This will involve curating a foundational framework for sustainable growth, fostering college and community benefit through applied research, partnerships, and innovation. Reporting to the Director, R&I, Alex collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to drive project success, ensuring alignment with NC’s strategic goals.
Alexandra worked for many years as a program and recreation manager in retirement homes, where she gained a passion for working with older adults. She started working at Niagara College in 2019 on a footcare assessment project to provide care to Niagara’s unhoused population, utilizing student placements.